by Shannan Blum | Aug 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction I’m just going to jump right into it here. I’m a former eating disorder therapist who also has a history of “body image issues” along with eating disorder behaviors. I’ve also recently gained a lot of weight d/t injuries and menopause, and this blog...
by Shannan Blum | Aug 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction So, as a therapist I follow a lot of other therapy-minded accounts and begin noticing patterns over time. I’ve seen waves and phases of posts about “grounding skills,” “boundaries,” “gaslighting,” and “trauma responses” and currently, “everyone’s a...
by Shannan Blum | Jul 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction We’ve all heard it at some point: “If you love me, you’ll accept me as I am.” It’s a phrase that, on the surface, sounds perfectly reasonable, right? After all, love should be accepting, shouldn’t it? But the problem is...
by Shannan Blum | May 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Hello friend! Since recently opening my private practice for 1:1 therapy and coaching – I’ve been getting a lot of questions about these two offerings when clients are exploring personal growth and well-being options. The question often arises: What the...
by Shannan Blum | Mar 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Introduction Ever wondered how animals in the wild stay so alert yet so calm? Their secret? Orientation. 🌍👀 This natural response involves scanning their environment to assess safety – and guess what? Humans have this innate ability too! Let’s unpack...
